BMW Recall certain 2024 S 1000 RR US, and 2020-2026 S 1000 RR motorcycles

WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 3, 2026 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –

BMW Recall – Ignition Lock May Fail and Cause Engine Stall

An engine stall or failure of electrical system such as the instrument display or ASB increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA ID Number: 26V478000

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected: 16,736

Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 S 1000 RR US, and 2020-2026 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The vibration of the motorcycle may cause an internal component of the ignition lock to fail, which can cause the instrument display, rear lighting, and other systems such as ABS to fail, or cause an engine stall while riding.

Remedy: The remedy is currently under development. Letters informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed September 14, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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